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HOW TO
Toast Nuts

Almost all nuts benefit from light toasting to bring out their fullest flavor. Toasted nuts become stale within a day or two, so prepare only as many as you plan to use immediately. A toaster oven work wonderfully for quickly toasting small quantities.
     
  How to toast almonds pecans walnuts nuts. Great for salads and snacks. 1. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees. Arrange the nuts on a baking sheet in a single layer. Do not toast different types of nuts in the same pan, since their cooking times will vary.  
       
  How to toast almonds pecans walnuts nuts. Great for salads and snacks. 2. Toast the nuts for seven to 15 minutes; the timing will vary depending on the type of nut. Stir once or twice during toasting to prevent the nuts near the edges of the pan from over browning.  
       
  How to toast almonds pecans walnuts nuts. Great for salads and snacks.

3. Watch very carefully after the first five minutes. The nuts will remain unchanged for a long time, then darken quite suddenly and burn if not removed from the oven promptly. The finished nuts should be delicately colored and fragrant. Cool toasted nuts thoroughly before using.